Built for limitless riding when you’re living off cliff drops, creative lines and reaching your cruising altitude. Our most versatile freeriding hard shell, the Powder Bowl Freeride has a motion-friendly fit and a go-anywhere, anytime design. It features a 2-layer polyester GORE-TEX fabric for durably waterproof/breathable and windproof protection. A DWR (durable water repellent) finish increases wet-weather performance by sloughing saturated snow and icy rain. The torso lining uses a brushed polyester mesh to wick moisture; slick mesh in the arms glides smoothly over underlayers. The removable, 2-way-adjustable, helmet-compatible hood has a laminated visor for optimal visibility and pit zips release heat on long climbs. Other details include coated, watertight Slim Zips, cord lock adjustments at the hood and hem, a fully featured powder skirt (with webbing loop that attaches to any Patagonia snow pants), an embedded RECCO avalanche rescue reflector and a progressive, highly articulated fit for dynamic motion. Pockets: two handwarmers, one chest with a secure media pocket and cable routing, one bicep pocket for your pass and two interior pockets (one drop-in, one zippered stash).

This is a great, durable, solid hard shell. It is probably not ideal if you earn most of your turns, as it's a little heavy (though it does have pit zips.) Perfect for inbounds riding and some light hiking. The jacket runs big, i had to order a full size down to get the right fit. I am 6'2" 180 and the medium fits me perfectly, allowing some space to layer.